Senator Van Hollen to Seek Release of Wrongly Detained Maryland Man in El Salvador
Senator Chris Van Hollen is traveling to El Salvador to negotiate the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man wrongfully detained after being deported. His visit seeks to engage with Salvadoran officials and assess Garcia’s well-being, following previous U.S. administration reluctance to intervene in the case.
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen is scheduled to visit El Salvador in order to address the continued detention of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident who was wrongfully deported and is currently imprisoned in a notorious facility in the country. This visit, set for Wednesday morning, underscores Van Hollen’s commitment to advocating for Abrego Garcia’s return.
In a statement, Senator Van Hollen affirmed the urgency of the situation and emphasized the necessity for U.S. government intervention. He articulated, “Following his abduction and unlawful deportation, U.S. federal courts have ordered the safe return of my constituent Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the United States.” He expressed his intention to ensure Garcia’s well-being and engage with Salvadoran officials to facilitate his release.
This diplomatic effort follows an earlier meeting between former U.S. President Donald Trump and President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador, during which they stated their unwillingness to negotiate Garcia’s return to the United States. Trump administration officials maintained that Garcia remains a citizen of El Salvador, thus limiting U.S. influence over his case. Bukele reiterated this stance, dismissing the notion of returning Garcia by stating, “The question is preposterous. I don’t have the power to return him to the United States.”
Senator Chris Van Hollen’s upcoming visit to El Salvador aims to confront the ongoing detention of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, emphasizing the critical nature of his return to the United States. Despite previous statements from both the Trump administration and President Bukele indicating resistance to his repatriation, Van Hollen remains determined to advocate for Garcia’s rights and well-being.
Original Source: wjla.com
